From owning two successful businesses in Asia, hitchhiking Africa at 17, sailing around Malaysia and motorbiking through the Rift Valley, I’ve always had a pioneering spirit and love for adventure and exploring the world.

The thought of being stuck in an office and conforming to a life and ambitions set for me by an employer filled me with dread. I craved freedom and independence.

My interest in the bigger questions about life, such as "who am I? And what I am doing here" goes way back.

Art, literature and culture were always very important to me. I was fascinated with the human condition, who we are, and our place in the world.

I studied psychology and philosophy in the form of two Masters of Art; one with Sotheby’s Institute, the second in Critical Theory from the City University.

My academic focus was on the articulation of trauma in 20th-century poetry and art.

Going through several dark nights of the soul, I'd tried therapy and counselling without much success.

I knew my life was meant for more than just "getting by." I knew I in my heart I was here to help others.

When I came across Life Coaching and NLP in 2006, almost twenty years ago, I immediately recognised their potential.

I identified with the thinking and philosophy; you're not a victim of the past, and you are so much more than the events that happened to you. 

We all have incredible untapped potential within us, if we dare to address it. Everyone has personal power within, and everyone deserves a life that makes them happy and proud. 

I never wanted anyone to face what I had faced alone. 

Since then I've qualified in a number of healing methods, NLP, and this lead me to EMDR and IFS.

Twenty years in private practice as Life Coach & NLP Master Coach

I’ve had a thriving private Life Coaching and Therapy practice (Life Changes) in London for almost twenty years. I have thousands of clinical hours under my belt. 

I am an accredited ICF Coach at PCC level. I'm an EMDR therapist and NLP Master Practitioner, Reiki healer, I've trained in EFT, Havening, and I'm an accredited trainer of NLP Coaching and Hypnosis. 

Domestic Violence Worker with Refuge

Alongside private practice, I am also qualified domestic violence worker and worked for several years with Refuge, the national charity for domestic violence where I helped countless women flee abuse and turn their lives around.

EMDR qualified therapist 

I am a qualified EMDR therapist. EMDR is effective on anxiety, depression, anxiety, trauma, ptsd, phobias, anxious attachment, anger issues, childhood issues and limiting beliefs, stress, burnout, workaholism and more.

Assisting Trainer - EMDR

I also assist regularly on the EMDR trainings, module 1-3 with the London EMDR centre in Hammersmith.

Experienced NLP Life Coach 

I have extensive experience working with individuals who feel stuck in their circumstances and want change. I am experienced dealing with intense situations, high-pressure environments, changes and transitions.

Accredited trainer of NLP Hypnosis and Coaching

I'm an accredited trainer of NLP, Hypnosis, and Coaching, and I’m trained in the Nancy Kline method in Time to Think™ facilitation. I have a passion for creating inspiring and transformative learning environments.

Creator of the Courage Coaching Academy  

I'm the creator of The Courage Coaching Academy a boutique- style coaching schools that provides in-depth fully accredited  ICF and ABNLP accredited training in Life Coaching and NLP.